Cork Independent

The Cork Independent is a complimentary weekly newspaper based in Cork, Ireland. It features a variety of content, including local news, health and beauty tips, business insights, opinions, social happenings, entertainment news, automotive updates, and real estate information. The publication also includes contributions from several columnists.

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Jazz festival set to return to Ballydehob again

2 weeks ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill Ballydehop is revving up to host a bank holiday weekend of celebration, music, and creativity. The Ballydehob Jazz Festival is making its comeback on 2 May and, as always, promises a stellar lineup of global talent and homegrown creativity. In a time where our world feels divided, this festival is sure to create new connections between people and help people bond over a shared love of jazz.
UK folk legend to drift into Leeside

3 weeks ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill A beloved musical icon is preparing to celebrate his decades long career as well as his 80th birthday while on tour, with a big show planned for Cork next month. British folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell will be bringing his ‘Time Drift of the Road’ tour to Cork Opera House on 11 May as part of an epic 19 show tour of Ireland. A legendary craftsman in the world of folk music, McTell has been in the spotlight for over five decades.
Short stories wanted for second ‘Come Sit Awhile’

1 month ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill “Reading poems and short stories as well as reminiscing can offer comfort and joy to those with dementia.” Those were the words of the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Joe Carroll as he spoke about the new 'Come Sit Awhile' initiative which aims to get local writers to share their short stories with people with dementia and their carers. This will be the second volume of ‘Come Sit Awhile’ following a very successful debut.
Big and bold | Cork Independent

2 months ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill An award-winning Irish beauty brand is taking the world by storm with their new mascara that gives mega volume, gravity-defying curl, and all-day definition. The mascara itself feels weightless yet still presents as strong and powerful. Bellamianta’s Lash Illusion Mascara (€23.99) is vegan friendly, light weight and wraps around each lash for incredible definition and volume.
TD: Decades to clear the housing list

2 months ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill A northside TD has criticised the Government for their lack of response to the housing crisis on Leeside. It comes as figures revealed that there were 121,463 unique bids for 595 properties advertised on Cork City Council’s Choice Based Lettings (CBL) website. These figures were released to Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, after he submitted a Freedom of Information request.
India’s Ambassador to Ireland visits UCC’s Tyndall National Institute

Mar 27, 2024 | corkindependent.com | Ellen O’Brien

By Ellen O’Brien “I am fascinated by the tremendous energy, vibrancy and passion in the researchers of Tyndall, driven by the ethos of making a difference to the larger community. The value-based partnership between India and Ireland has enormous opportunities in which the innovative spirit of Tyndall could be a big catalyst.” Those were the words of Akhilesh Mishra, India’s Ambassador to Ireland on a recent visit to UCC’s Tyndall National Institute.
Cork’s going Dutch!

Mar 13, 2024 | corkindependent.com | Ellen O’Brien

By Ellen O’Brien “It is a privilege to represent the Netherlands in Cork, Kerry and Limerick. These three counties will be at the forefront of Ireland’s transition to renewable energy: a process in which Dutch-Irish partnerships are already playing a valuable role." Those were the words of Dr Val Cummins as she was announced as the new Dutch Honorary Consul for Cork, Kerry and Limerick. Dr Val Cummins is a business woman and academic who has a background in maritime and energy policy.
Cork takes biodiversity lead | Cork Independent

Mar 10, 2024 | corkindependent.com

11 groups in Cork are set to work with ecology experts to increase awareness and develop local biodiversity action plans specific to their area.
Good Food Award open to all food businesses

Feb 23, 2024 | corkindependent.com | Ellen O’Brien

By Ellen O’Brien We’re fortunate in Cork to have a host of food heroes in Cork and a rake of Michelin-starred restaurants all over the county. This year, for the first time in 18 years The Good Food Award Food Lovers Choice will be open to any food business across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (including those outside of Good Food Ireland). Local suppliers, manufacturers, shops, food trucks, distilleries, pubs, restaurants, and hotels are all eligible for the award.
MTU strives for sustainability

Feb 15, 2024 | corkindependent.com | Ellen O’Brien

By Ellen O’Brien A Cork university has stopped providing disposable cups across all canteens and campuses. This initiative, which began at Munster Technological University (MTU) recently, aims to further MTU’s goal of becoming a sustainability and climate action leader regionally, nationally and internationally.